When shown a phishing email, 54% of respondents either believed it was an authentic message written by a human or were unsure.
When shown a phishing email, 54% of respondents either believed it was an authentic message written by a human or were unsure. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Yubico in September 2025. It covers topics including Phishing. The original data appears in 2025 Global State of Authentication Report . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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When shown a phishing email, 54% of respondents either believed it was an authentic message written by a human or were unsure. This data was published by Yubico and covers Phishing.
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This statistic comes from 2025 Global State of Authentication Report , published by Yubico on September 30, 2025. You can view the original report at https://www.yubico.com/resource/global-state-of-authentication-survey-2025-perception-vs-reality/.
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